Friday, November 21, 2008

housework

I have a lot of "housework" today, many homes to illustrate and the one thing that I really try to capture is to make one want to feel the soul of the house. I often wonder what kind of life must be going on inside, what is cooking on the stove, what needs to be folded or washed, and all the love that it takes to make a house work for it's inhabitants. If there was one thing that you would say that your home needs to work, what would that be?

20 comments:

I think a house works when there is life and laughter - my house is never happier than when my children are home from university and we are sitting around the table together. Those are the best days of all and those days make the 'housework' all the more worthwhile. xv

I was going to say me too or a live-in housekeeper!! I enjoy the times when I see my husband walk through the door and our times together at home. I double appreciate the safe walls of our home after my volunteer visits with abuse and neglected children knowing not everyone lives in a "home".Happy cleaning Patricia!

Patience, love and teamwork :-)If you took a peek inside my house this morning, you'd see me playing Uno at the breakfast table with my varmints.Enjoy getting into your "housework" today, my friend!xoh

I swear I'm not an alocholic, but a well stocked bar for when friends come over and plenty of munchies as well! Cheese, crackers, candy -i always have peanut m&m's in a large glass canister on my coffee table! It keeps friends coming back and back!

vicki-my boys are a few fast years away from college I will cherish the memories of today and hope for a bright future for them.pve

joyce-you are always thinking of others, which is such a nice quality. we must all be thankful and help others in order to share this life, our home and our work.pve

heidi-uno - count me in, next time! pve

stefan-yes, a well stocked pantry is key with beverages, spirits and elixers! I would love to see your bar - it must be elegant!pve

mrs. b-I really need to do another one for you and scan it better, I have learned so much in one year since I did that illustration of your home. I see how far I have come, technically - and it has changed my world!pve

what a thoughtful question. i love that you consider this when sketching a home, the 'soul' of the house. hmmm, agreed, sadly my home would collapse if left to my husband. but most importantly i'd say laughter is a huge part of the foundation. laughter and patience!

When I "do" my outside condominium entry for winter (whichof course should already have happened) I will send you an image! I love, love your art! My family with me; for fun and food... it is the best!

No matter where we end up together, Mrs. E. and I like a gas stovetop, shelving for books, lots of windows and at least one fireplace (even non-working.) When we lived in a hovel, we took all of our framed art and hung it on one wall. It made all the difference in the world.

Narrow it down to one thing? Our family makes a house our home. Any Army brat'll tell you the same.

I'd say cooperation. My new idea is leaving a list of chores on the kitchen table on Saturday mornings...the girls, my son, and hubby sign up for what they want to do when they get up and eat breakfast..I am so done doing it all myself after working all week...it has been working! My little one makes sure everyone does their duty (nothing like the nagging of a 7 yr old!!)